Speciality lubricants for the textile industry

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Speciality lubricants for the textile industry
Designed to your requirements
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Oil change: how it's done
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The rolling bearing – One of the most important machine elements in the textile industry
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Lubricants for spinning machines
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Lubricants for synthetic fibre spinning machines
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Lubricants for synthetic fibre processing machines
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Lubricants for twisting and spool winding machines
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Lubricants for knitting machines
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Lubricants for warp knitting machines
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Lubricants for weaving machines
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Lubricants for textile finishing machines
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Lubricants for stenter frames
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Lubricants for gears and electric motors in textile plants
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Lubricants and other products for compressors
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KlüberEfficiencySupport Services
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The right lubricant at the right place at the right time
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B192002002 / Edition 09.15, replaces B194001002
Selecting the right lubricant is therefore paramount – for the
initial lubrication of a component as well as for relubrication
during operation. After all, it is the lubricant that is responsible
for ensuring the reliable operation of each machine element. The
lubricants used are expected to offer reliable performance over
a long service life and a wide temperature range as well as good
resistance to loads. For the operators, these characteristics
mean long relubrication intervals for greases and long lubricant
life for oils.
As an expert for speciality lubricants, Klüber Lubrication
cooperates closely with the original equipment manufacturers
of major textile machine components to push the limits of what
can be technically achieved even further: longer service intervals,
longer component life and more reliable operation.
A test house that is unrivalled worldwide
When developing and testing our speciality lubricants, we the
specific requirements of the industry as a yardstick. Our unique
test house offers more than 100 testing installations, some
of which we have developed ourselves for particular testing
purposes.
Our certifications
ISO
9001
ISO/TS
16949
ISO
14001
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Belgium
Germany
Italy
Spain
Turkey
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The right oil for your application
We know that the right product alone is not sufficient to meet
your requirements. We want to be your preferred supplier
of speciality lubricants. We are wherever you need us - our
specialists are at your side worldwide. Safe, quick, flexible and
reliable solutions are what Klüber Lubrication stands for.
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Designed to your requirements
Textile machines and their components are subject to high stress.
Constantly changing and often high loads, vibrations and varying
operating conditions require tough equipment. External factors
such as humidity and extreme temperature variations also play a
role. Maintenance is an arduous task and is therefore carried out
only at long intervals in many cases.
Klüber Lubrication
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China
India
Japan (NOK)
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Speciality product instead of just a lubricant
Have you ever considered the impact speciality lubricants could
have on your operating costs? The lubricant itself constitutes only
a minor investment, but its effects can be tremendous.
Klüber Lubrication knows exactly what the special requirements of
the textile industry are. Our experts can assist you as consultants
and development partners, both for existing components and
for new components at the design stage. We offer you personal
solutions that are designed to meet your needs and requirements:
some of them are products that have been successfully used
in the field for many years, while others are specially developed
lubricants tested thoroughly on rigs and adjusted to your specific
requirements.
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The right oil for your application
Gears play a vital role in all areas of the textile industry.
To make production as efficient as possible, make sure you
select the right gear oil for your application. You will find other
useful advice below. For special applications, however, e.g.
where very long service intervals are to be expected, or where
operating conditions are very special, you should consult the
experts from Klüber Lubrication. They will help you utilise all
of your application's potential by using the ideal lubricant.
For selecting the right oil for your gears, parameters such as
performance, speeds, environmental influences and special
operating conditions need to be taken into consideration.
Based on this information, it is possible to select the
–– oil type
–– wear protection
–– viscosity
which enables the gear oil to optimally perform its tasks,
which include:
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absorbing forces
reducing friction
minimising wear
dissipating heat
absorbing wear and contamination
Requirements to be met by gear oils
Elastomer compatibility of gear oils
Gear oil properties are determined by the base oil and
the additives. The essential requirements for gear oils are
described by leading gear manufacturers in international
standards and specifications. They include:
In the textile industry, compatibility of the gear oils with elastomer
is crucial. The materials used for radial shaft seals (RSS) or static
seals, e.g. O-ring seals, must not become brittle or softer when
exposed to gear oil as their sealing capacity will be affected. The
seals would suffer premature wear, leading to leakage. Cleaning
and possibly expensive gear repairs will then be necessary.
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operating temperature range
viscosity
ageing behaviour
low-temperature behaviour
corrosion protection on steel / nonferrous metal
foam behaviour
elastomer compatibility
compatibility with interior coatings
wear protection – fretting, micropitting
The more we know about your application, the better we can
determine which lubricant is the optimum choice in your case.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to
contact our specialists.
Compatibility with the seals should be considered especially
when higher torques lead to higher operating temperatures,
or when a gearbox is changed from mineral to synthetic oil
lubrication. The tests used for verifying the static and dynamic
compatibility of gear oils with elastomers are based on ISO 1817
and DIN 3761, respectively.
Through the Lube & Seal programme jointly run by
Klüber Lubrication and Freudenberg Sealing and Vibration
Control Technology, gear oils made by Klüber Lubrication are
now designed to match radial shaft seals made by Freudenberg.
So now gear oils from Klüber Lubrication can be selected to
ensure trouble-free operation. If the materials to be used are
selected carefully, run-times of more than 20,000 hours can
be attained. If you have any further questions, please do not
hesitate to contact our specialists.
General overview of the compatibility of gear oils with sealing materials
Abbreviation
NBR
ACM
VQM
FKM
PTFE
Type
Acrylonitrile
butadiene rubber
Acrylate
rubber
Silicone rubber
Fluorinated
rubber,
e.g. Viton
Polytetrafluoroethylen
Thermal
resistance
up to 100 °C
up to
125 °C
up to 125 °C
up to
150 °C
up to
150 °C
Klüberoil GEM 1 N
Mineral oil
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Klübersynth GEM 4 N
Polyalphaolefin
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Klübersynth GH 6
Klübersynth UH1 6
Polyglycol
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x
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• compatible ■ compatible under certain conditions ■ Mineral oils are only compatible with seals up to 125 °C
■ compatible with all gear oils, but air shedding may be impaired x not compatible
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Oil change: how it's done
Normal oil change without changeover
Oil-lubricated gears require an oil change from time to time
since the oil changes its characteristics beyond limits due to
the operating and ambient conditions, e.g. ageing, abrasion
and contamination. The objective of the oil change is to ensure
continued reliable lubrication. This is also the objective when
replacing a gear oil that is basically still fit to use, but not under
the prevailing operating conditions.
When an oil change of this type is performed, some residual
amount of old oil will always remain in the gearbox. In many
cases, these residues cannot be tolerated and some way of
removing them must be found. The simplest method is flushing
the gears. If possible, the old gear oil is drained while still
warm, i.e. immediately after the gears are stopped. With the
subsequent flushing procedures, further residues are removed.
The oil container and inside walls of the gearbox can also be
cleaned using a non-fraying cloth (do not use cleaning wool)
and a rubber blade.
Profound contamination in the form of deposits caused by strongly
aged oil pose a major challenge. In such cases, cleaning oil must
be used, and all accessible parts of the gearbox cleaned manually.
A suitable oil for cleaning gears is KlüberSummit Varnasolv,
which quickly dissolves residues when added to mineral oil or
PAO when added at a concentration of 10 %. At first, approx. 10 %
of the gear oil is drained, and then the same quantity of
KlüberSummit Varnasolv is added. After 24 to 48 hours of
operation, the oil can be drained. Any remaining residues can
be removed mechanically.
Oil change checklist – Gear inspection
Clean gears
Contaminated gears
Strongly contaminated gears
Drain oil while warm
Drain oil while warm
Drain approx. 10 % of the oil fill while warm
Inspect teeth
Fill flushing oil
Top up with Varnasolv
Replace filters
Fill in new oil
Put gear into operation
and stop again
Check oil level
Take reference oil sample, if required
Operate gear for approx. 30 to 60 min
without load or injection system only
Operate gears for 24 - 48 hours
Drain flushing oil
Drain oil while warm
Inspect teeth
Fill flushing oil*
Replace filters
Fill in new oil
Put gear into operation
and stop again
Check oil level
Take reference oil sample, if required
Operate gear for approx. 30 to 60 min
without load or injection system only*
Drain flushing oil*
Inspect teeth
Replace filters
Fill in new oil
Put gear into operation
and stop again
Check oil level
Take reference oil sample, if required
* if required
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The rolling bearing
One of the most important machine elements in the textile industry
Grease application in rolling bearings
Around 90% of all rolling bearings are lubricated with grease.
Grease lubrication presents far fewer sealing problems than
oil lubrication and allows much simpler machine designs. With
grease-lubricated rolling bearings we differentiate between
lifetime lubrication and bearings which require relubrication.
In general terms lifetime lubrication does not depend on the
bearing but on the requirements of the particular application.
The right amount of grease in the bearing
The correct quantity of grease will vary based on the bearing
type and bearing rotational speed. It is therefore important to
determine the precise grease quantity for the bearings prior to
changeover. Purging of a bearing with fresh grease will involve
completely filling the bearing with grease. This method may
prove unsuitable, for instance, when considering high-speed
bearings which require an extremely low percentage of grease
fill. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to
contact our specialists.
Mineral oil
Synth.
hydrocarbon
Esteroil
Polyglycol
Silicone oil
(methyl)
Perfluoroalkylether
Silicone oil
(phenyl)
Polyphenylether oil
Mineral oil
+
+
+
−
−
−
+ / −
+
Synth. hydrocarbon
+
+
+
−
−
−
−
+
Ester oil
+
+
+
+
−
−
+
+
Polyglycol
−
−
+
+
−
−
−
−
Silicone oil (Methyl)
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−
−
−
+
−
+ / −
−
Perfluoroalkylether
−
−
−
−
−
+
−
−
Silicone oil (Phenyl)
+ / −
−
+
−
+ / −
−
+
+
Polyphenylether oil
+
+
+
−
−
−
+
+
+ miscible + / − partially miscible
Metal soaps
Complex soaps
Other thickeners
Al
Ca
Li
Na
Al
Ba
Ca
Li
Na
Bentonite
Polyurea
PTFE
Al
+
+ / −
+
+ / −
+
+ / −
+
+
+ / −
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+
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Ca
+ / −
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+ / −
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Li
+
+
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−
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+
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+ / −
+ / −
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Na
+ / −
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+
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+
+ / −
+ / −
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+
+
Al
+
+
+
+
+
+
+ / −
+
+ / −
+ / −
+ / −
+
Ba
+ / −
+
+
+
+
+
+ / −
+ / −
+
+
+ / −
+
Ca
+
+
+
+ / −
+ / −
+ / −
+
+
+
+ / −
+
+
Li
+
+ / −
+
+ / −
+
+ / −
+
+
+ / −
+
+ / −
+
Na
+ / −
+
−
+
+ / −
+
+
+ / −
+
−
+
+
Bentonite
+
+
+ / −
−
+ / −
+
+ / −
+
−
+
+
+
Polyurea
+
+
+ / −
+
+ / −
+ / −
+
+ / −
+
+
+
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+
+
+
+
+
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PTFE
+ miscible + / − partially miscible
* Base oils must be miscible
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− not miscible
Miscibility of thickeners*
Metal soaps
The experts at Klüber Lubrication know from 80 years of
experience in the manufacture of speciality lubricants that a
rolling bearing can only be as good as the lubricant it contains.
We consider lubricants to be vital design elements that require
constant improvement as the operating conditions under which
bearings must perform become tougher and tougher. While
a few years ago, for example, 60,000 operating hours was
considered a good operational lifetime for bearings in a fan
motor, today 110,000 operating hours or more are expected.
The issue is whether the new grease really is compatible with the
old one. Compatibility should be checked with great care. If the
two greases are incompatible, liquefaction, overheating or bearing
damage can be the consequence. For detailed information on the
miscibility of base oils and thickeners, please refer to the tables
below. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to
contact our specialists.
Miscibility of base oils
Complex soaps
Speciality lubricant – an essential design element
Relubrication – compatibility of greases
Other
thickeners
They may be designed as ball or roller bearings, radial or thrust
bearings: what they all have in common is the transmission of
load and power via rolling elements located between bearing
rings. This is a simple and successful principle, at least as
long as the contact surfaces remain separated. However, if
the surfaces come into contact with one another, there can be
trouble ahead: the resulting damage caused may be anything
from light, hardly perceptible surface roughening, pronounced
sliding and scratching marks, to extensive material transfer
that may promote premature bearing failure – with expensive
consequences! A vital requirement for low-wear or even wearfree operation of rolling bearings is the sustained separation of
the surfaces of rolling elements and raceways, i.e. the friction
bodies, by means of a suitable lubricant. Ideally, it should wet
all the surfaces in the bearing.
− not miscible
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Lubricants for spinning machines
Application
Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Notes
Rotary plate (plain bearings) in carders
and drawing frames
Klüberpaste 46 MR 401
ALTEMP Q NB 50
–– Excellent resistance to media and excellent
corrosion protection
–– Also available as easy-to-use spray
–– Good load-carrying capacity
–– Lower maintenance costs
–– Lower risk of contamination of the spinning
material in the can
Klüberpaste 46 MR 401 and ALTEMP Q NB 50
should be in every workshop. The assembly
pastes protect against fretting corrosion for
a long time even under adverse operating
conditions.
Bearings of top and bottom rollers in the
drawing system of drawing frames
ISOFLEX TOPAS NB 52
–– Relubrication intervals may exceed by far the
specified intervals
–– Reduction of downtime
–– Lower maintenance costs
–– Lower contamination risk
The lubricant to be selected depends
on the recommendation of the machine
manufacturer. Vouk recommends ISOFLEX
TOPAS NB 52.
ISOFLEX LDS 18 Special A
ISOFLEX Topas NB 52
Rieter, Ingolstadt/germany uses ISOFLEX
LDS 18 Special A for first fill and lists the
product in the lubricant chart.
STABURAGS NBU 12 / 300 KP
Enables product streamlining and reduces
the risk of lubricant mix-up M.
Bearings of top and bottom rollers in the
drawing system of ring spinning frames
STABURAGS NBU 12 / 300 KP
–– Excellent corrosion protection and long-term
lubrication of bottom roller bearings
–– Depending on the operating conditions, relubrication intervals of the upper roller bearings can
be 30,000 to 50,000 operating hours, or up to
3,000 hours for the bottom rollers
–– Increased operational reliability and
reduction of downtime
–– Lower maintenance costs
–– Reduces leakage and contamination
STABURAGS NBU 12 / 300 KP has been
used for initial lubrication by e.g. Texparts
and Spindelfabrik SUESSEN for many years.
Open-ended (OE) spinning turbines
(direct drive / TwinDisc drive)
ISOFLEX NBU 15
–– For extremely high speeds
–– Reduces temperature rise and wear on bearings
–– Extends relubrication intervals
–– Increased operational reliability, extended
service life of bearings and much longer
service intervals
The lubricant to be selected depends
on the recommendation of the machine
manufacturers.
ISOFLEX NCA 15
ISOFLEX LDS 18 Special A
ISOFLEX PDP 65 is used for the depot and
relubrication of Rieter OE spinning machines
with TwinDisc drive.
ISOFLEX PDP 65
Opening rollers (OE spinning frame)
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ISOFLEX NBU 15
–– Smooth running of bearings and uniform opening
of the sliver
–– Higher operational safety and reduced
downtime
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Lubricants for synthetic fibre spinning machines
Application
Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Notes
Spinning pumps
UNISILKON TK 017 THERM series
–– Reliable start-up of precision gear pumps in the
melt spinning process. Prevention of wear due to
insufficient lubrication during start-up
–– Longer life of gearwheels
UNISILKON TK 017 THERM oils are
recommended by pump manufacturers
and successfully used by synthetic fibre
processors.
Screwed connections of spinerets
Klüberpaste UH1 96-402
–– White assembly paste
–– Much less time required for changing the
spinerets
Klüberpaste UH1 96-402 and Klüberpaste
HEL 46-450 can be used up to 200 °C.
Klüberpaste HEL 46-450
–– Black assembly paste
Surfaces of spinerets
UNISILKON M 2000 Spray
–– Prevents clogging of the spinerets at
temperatures up to 200 °C
–– Reliable start-up of production and
prevention
–– Normally no additional cleaning required
UNISILKON M 2000 Spray is a universal
separating agent and lubricant for thermoand duroplastics as well as elastomers and
can also be used as sliding agent for seals.
Godet bearings
UNISILKON TK 44 N 2 REC. A
–– Long-term lubrication and longer service life of
bearings under demanding conditions
–– Higher operational safety and reduced
downtime
–– Reduces maintenance costs
–– Reduces leakage and contamination
The lubricant to be selected depends
on the recommendation of the machine
manufacturer.
e.g. Starlinger
< 150 ºC PETAMO GHY 441;
150 – 170 ºC BARRIERTA L 55/2
UNISILKON L 50/2
BARRIERTA L 55/2
Klübertemp GR AR 555
or Barmag:
up to 180 ºC UNISILKON TK 44 N 2 REC. A;
up to 200 ºC UNISILKON L 50/2.
PETAMO GHY 441
Klübersynth HB 74-401
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Lubricants for synthetic fibre processing machines
Application
Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Notes
Cold and hot separator rollers
ISOFLEX SUPER LDS 18/25 S
–– Smooth running of cold and hot separator rollers
–– Minimal maintenance required for many years
–– Prevents thread breakage
–– Prevents production downtime
–– Reduced maintenance costs
ISOFLEX SUPER LDS 18/25 S is a longterm speciality lubricant (dispersion) free of
CFC. Please observe the solvent's extended
evaporation period during relubrication.
Spinning rings
SYNTHESO XOL 12
–– Synthetic oil with good wetting properties and
low ageing tendency
–– Prevents contact of the friction componhents
and significantly reduces wear
–– Longer component life
–– Reduced downtime
Klüberoil Tex 1-22 N
–– Mineral-oil based, fully scourable and
biodegradable oil with good wetting properties
ISOFLEX NBU 15
–– High-speed grease with good wetting properties
–– Reduces bearing loads and wear
–– Ensures accurate coiling of the filament
Bearings of filament coiling after drawing
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–– Reduced downtime owing to lower bearing
wear despite very high speeds
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Lubricants for twisting and spool winding machines
Application
Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Thread guide slide and zigzag winding guide
ISOFLEX TEL 3000 ALTEMP
Klübersynth LI 44-22
–– Dynamically very light lubricating greases offering
emergency lubricating properties due to solid
lubricants
–– Light-coloured solid lubricants ensure emergency
lubricating properties and light colour of lubricant
–– Reduce bearing temperature
–– Longer maintenance intervals as the
temperature of the friction points is
reduced owing to the good wear protection
of the lubricant
–– Minimum lubricant quantities required due
to the good lubricating performance, hence
lower contamination risk
Travelling knotter and travelling splicer
MOLYBKOMBIN M 5-Spray
–– Emergency lubricating properties due to solid
lubricants
–– Spray allows easy lubrication of friction points
difficult to access
–– Reduced maintenance and downtime
QUIETSCH-EX Spray
–– Thin lubricating oil with good wetting properties
on metal surfaces, good corrosion protection and
rust-dissolving capacity
–– Spray allows easy lubrication of friction points
difficult to access
ISOFLEX LDS 18 SPECIAL A
–– Dynamically light, synthetic lubricating greases
for long-term lubrication at high speeds
–– Depending on the operating conditions,
relubrication intervals of 5,000 and 10,000
operating hours are possible
–– Reduce wear and temperature rise of bearings
and rollers. Power requirement is reduced and
the service life of components is extended
–– Allow smooth running of gears
Spindle can bearing and belt guide rollers
ISOFLEX NBU 15
ISOFLEX TOPAS L 32N
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Notes
Approved for the lubrication of the internal
mechanisms in the housing and the gear
reducer. Can also be used for the internal
parts of the winding machines and for
the gear teeth in the reduction gear of the
travelling knotter and splicer.
Only requires a very thin layer to be efficient.
–– Lower energy consumption
–– Longer relubrication intervals, hence
reduced downtime
The lubricant to be selected depends on
the recommendations of the machine
manufacturer.
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Lubricants for knitting machines
Application
Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Notes
Needles and sinkers in circular knitting
machines
Running-in oil:
Klüber Silvertex P 91
–– Fully synthetic running-in oil which quickly
removes wear particles, thus ensuring accurate
running-in of friction points
–– Long service life of the stitch-forming
elements, hence higher operational safety
and minimum maintenance
The lubricant to be selected depends on
the recommendations of the machine
manufacturer and the operating conditions.
We will be pleased to provide comprehensive
consulting.
Needle oils:
Klüberoil TEX 1-22 N/1-32 N
Klüber Silvertex W 22/W 32
Klüber Silvertex T 22/T 32
Klüber Silvertex HS 68
Klüber Madol 900 N series
–– All these needle oils comply with the legal
requirements set forth in EU Directive 2003/53/
EC for placing NP/NPE-containing products on
the market
–– Semi-synthetic needle and sinker oils with
good load-carrying capacity and good wear
protection.
–– The needle oils Klüberoil TEX 1-... N, Klüber
Silvertex W and Klüber Silvertex T are
biodegradable acc. to OECD-301c
–– With Klüber Silvertex HS 68 speed factors of
> 2100 can be achieved, i.e. 70 revolutions of a
30" machine
Cleaning oil:
Klüber Silvertex R 14
–– Removes clogging and contamination of the
stitch-forming elements
Running-in oil:
Klüber Silvertex P 91
–– Fully synthetic running-in oil which quickly
removes wear particles, thus ensuring accurate
running-in of friction points
–– Long service life of the stitch-forming
elements, hence higher operational safety
and minimum maintenance
The viscosity to be selected depends
on the recommendation of the machine
manufacturer and the operating conditions.
Needle oil:
Klüber Silvertex T 32/T 46
–– Complies with the legal requirements set forth
in EU Directive 2003/53/EC for placing NP/NPEcontaining products on the market
–– Semi-synthetic needle and sinker oils with good
load-carrying capacity and good wear protection
–– Biodegradable acc. to OECD-301c
Cleaning oil:
Klüber Silvertex R 14
–– Removes clogging and contamination of the
stitch-forming elements
Flat-bed knitting machines
(stitch-forming elements)
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Lubricants for knitting machines
Application
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Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Notes
Slide rails on
flat-bed knitting machines
ISOFLEX TEL 3000 ALTEMP
–– Reduces wear and increases smooth running
of impulse transmitter rail, carriage guide and
racking unit
–– Reduced maintenance requirement
–– Higher operational safety
The lubricant to be selected depends on
the recommendations of the machine
manufacturer and the operating conditions.
We will be pleased to provide comprehensive
consulting.
Hosiery knitting machines
(stitch-forming elements, gears and bearings)
Running-in oil:
Klüber Silvertex P 91
–– Fully synthetic running-in oil which quickly
removes wear particles, thus ensuring accurate
running-in of friction points
–– Long service life of the stitch-forming
elements, hence higher operational safety
and minimum maintenance
Needle oil:
Klüber Madol 162 Supreme
Klüber Madol 172 Supreme
Klüber Madol 183 Supreme
–– All these needle oils comply with the legal
requirements set forth in EU Directive 2003/53/
EC for placing NP/NPE-containing products on
the market
–– Semi-synthetic needle and sinker oils with good
load-carrying capacity and good wear protection
The viscosity to be selected depends on
the recommendations of the machine
manufacturer and the operating conditions.
Messrs. Lonati uses Klüber Madol 183
Supreme for the initial equipment and
exclusively recommends this oil for
relubrication.
Cleaning oil:
Klüber Silvertex R 14
–– Removes clogging and contamination of the
stitch-forming elements
For machines with oil circulation lubrication
we recommend using the cleaning oil Klüber
Silvertex R 14 before changing the oil.
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Lubricants for warp knitting machines
Application
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Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Notes
Friction gears
LAMORA VARIOGEAROIL EL 2
–– This special oil ensures unifom operation of gears
and accurate thread feed and fabric take-up
–– Less flaws in the knit fabric owing to the
uniform production speeds
LAMORA VARIOGEAROIL EL 2
is recommended by Karl Mayer, Oberts­
hausen.
Guide bars in warp beams of knitting
machines
QUIETSCH-EX Spray
–– For the lubrication of flat-bed frames
–– Good wetting of friction points
–– Stays at the friction point for a long time
–– Can also be used as anti-rust agent
–– Reduced maintenance and downtime
ALTEMP Q NB 50
–– For the lubrication of the ball bushings
–– Very good media resistance and wear protection
–– Also available as easy-to-use spray
Klüberpaste 46 MR 401
–– For the lubrication of ball bushings
–– Good load-carrying capacity and wear protection
Klüberpaste 46 MR 401 and ALTEMP Q
NB 50 should be in every workshop. The
assembly pastes protect against fretting
corrosion for a long time even under adverse
operating conditions.
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Lubricants for weaving machines
Application
Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Notes
Weaving machine gears
Klübersynth 100 KV
Klübersynth 80 KV
Klübersynth 50 KV
Klübersynth G4-130
– Synthetic gear oils especially for weaving
machines
– Depending on the operating conditions, oil
change intervals can be extended to approx.
5,000 to 20,000 operating hours compared to
mineral-oil based gear oils due to their good
ageing resistance
– Reduced maintenance costs and higher
output due to longer oil change intervals
The lubricant to be selected depends on
the recommendations of the machine
manufacturer and on the machine type.
Promatech approved:
– type VAMATEX without cooler:
Klübersynth 100 KV
– with loom cooler: Klübersynth 50 KV
– type SOMET: Klübersynth G 4-130 (for
relubrication)
– type R9500: Klübersynth 80 KV
Gear of the jacquard machine
Klübersynth G4-150
– Good wetting of the friction point
– The uniform lubricating film is not affected by
demanding operating conditions, e.g. vibrations
– Compatible with plastics and elastomers
– Low copper corrosion
– Tried-and-tested material compatibility to
protect the sensitive machine components
for a long time
The product is approved by Stäubli.
Gripper looms
MICROLUBE GBU Y 131
– Allows extension of relubrication intervals to one
month, even at extremely high speeds
– Shows a very good backflow behaviour, which is
especially important in friction points subject to
oscillating motion
– Longer service life of the bearings in the
flywheel support and the crosshead axle,
also when subjected to strong vibrations
– Increased output and reduced maintenance
The lubricant is recommended by Sultex
(Sulzer Textil).
STABURAGS NBU 12 ALTEMP
– Reliable protection against tribo-corrosion
ISOFLEX TOPAS NB 52
ISOFLEX ALLTIME SL 2
– Improves smooth operation of friction points for
a long time
– Reduced maintenance
The lubricant to be selected depends on
the recommendations of the machine
manufacturers and on the individual
operating conditions. We will be pleased to
advise you.
Open gears
GRAFLOSCON CA ULTRA Spray
– Very good wear protection and adhesion ensure
extremely long relubrication intervals
– Easy application by spray
– Minimum-quantity lubrication possible, long
relubrication intervals and hence reduced
maintenance
Chains
HOTEMP 2000 Spray
– Universal spray for chains – also for high-speed
transmission, control and conveyor chains
– Good adhesion and wear protection
– Easy application by spray
Motor coupling with
brake and sliding block
Rapier guide roller
Distributor cutter
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Lubricants for textile finishing machines
Application
Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Notes
Rolling bearings in washing and mercerising
machines, dyeing machines and festoon
steamers
STABURAGS NBU 12
STABURAGS NBU 12 / 300 KP
–– Special greases resistant to water and steam
–– Also resistant to aqueous alkaline and acid
solutions
–– High operational safety
–– Considerably reduced maintenance
The lubricant to be selected depends on the
operating conditions. We will be pleased to
provide comprehensive consulting.
Klüberplex BE 31-222
Klüberplex BE 31-502
–– Very good corrosion protection of bearings due
to the good sealing effect
STABURAGS NBU 30
–– Special grease resistant to hot water, steam,
alkaline and acid solutions; protects the inner
lining of steamers
–– Economical long-term protection
–– Internal coating lasts for one year or more,
in most cases: no premature, expensive
replacement of the steamer lining
The lubricant to be selected depends on
the recommendations of the machine
manufacturers and on the individual operating
conditions. We will be pleased to advise you.
–– All these products are high-temperature chain
oils for temperatures up to 250 °C
–– Good wetting properties
–– Low formation of residues
–– Good regenerating effect of the chain oil during
relubrication
–– Smooth operation and reduced repair costs
The lubricant to be selected depends on
the recommendations of the machine
manufacturers and on the individual
operating conditions. We will be pleased to
advise you.
–– Fully synthetic, long-term and high-temperature
bearing grease
–– Excellent resistance to aggressive chemicals
and steam
–– Smooth operation and reduced repair costs
Corrosion protection for the
inner lining of steamers
Klüberplex BE 31-502
Chains in steamers
Klübersynth CTH 2-260
PRIMIUM FLUID SPECIAL
HOTEMP PLUS
Bearings in steamers
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BARRIERTA L 55/2
Klübertemp GR AR 555
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Lubricants for textile finishing machines
Application
Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Notes
Gaskets in
dyeing equipment
and yarn steamers
SYNTHESO PROBA 270
–– Fully synthetic lubricating grease, compatible
with natural and synthetic rubber
–– Prevents sticking of the seal, therefore the lids
open and close more easily and the service life of
seals is considerably extended
–– In most cases, seal lubrication is required once
a week only
–– Reduced spare parts costs
SYNTHESO PROBA 270 is also an ideal
assembly aid for all rubber seals.
Bearings of washing liquor circulation pump
STABURAGS NBU 12/300 KP
–– Very media-resistant bearing grease which is not
washed out in case of seal leakage
–– High operational safety
–– Longer bearing life and reduced
maintenance
STABURAGS NBU 12/300 KP is
recommended by Thies.
–– Longer oil change intervals: reduced
maintenance costs and
downtime
Klübersynth GH 6 oils are available in all
common ISO VG viscosity grades and
hence comply with the manufacturers’
specifications.
PETAMO GHY 133 N
Klübersynth HB 74-401
Rolling and plain bearings in
heated calenders
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Klübersynth GH 6 series
–– Fully synthetic high-temperature oils with good
viscosity-temperature behaviour
–– Can be delivered through oil pumps and pipe
systems, also at room temperature
–– At high temperatures up to 150 °C or short peaks
up to 180 °C (maximum film temperature 225 °C),
Klübersynth GH 6 oils have a higher operational
viscosity than mineral oils of the same ISO VG
viscosity grade and fulfil the demands for the
required full fluid-film lubrication
Then recommends PETAMO GHY 133 N.
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Lubricants for textile finishing machines
Application
Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Notes
Steam headers/rotary couplings in e.g. steamheated finishing machines
PETAMO GY 193
–– For temperatures up to 180 °C
–– Reduced maintenance costs and downtime
due to the good thermal stability, sealing
effect and resistance to media
The product is recommended by Messrs.
Meier, Heidenheim/Germany.
BARRIERTA L 55/2
Klübertemp GR AR 555
–– For temperatures up to 260 °C
The lubricant to be selected depends on
the recommendations of the machine
manufacturers and on the individual
operating conditions. We will be pleased to
advise you.
BARRIERTA L 55/2 and Klübertemp HM 83-402
are recommended by Messrs. Meier,
Heidenheim/Germany.
Klübertemp HM 83-402
Compensator and rollers
in the hotflue
BARRIERTA L 55/2
Klübertemp GR AR 555
–– Fully synthetic, long-term and high-temperature
bearing grease
–– For temperatures up to 260 °C
–– Very good resistance to chemicals and vapours
–– Considerably reduced maintenance due to
long relubrication intervals
The lubricant to be selected depends on
the recommendations of the machine
manufacturers and on the individual
operating conditions. We will be pleased to
advise you.
Klübertemp HM 83-402
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Lubricants for stenter frames
Application
Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Notes
Fabric conveyor chains: sliding chains
Klübersynth CTH 2-260
All these products offer:
–– Separating effect on condensates and,
consequently, less build-up of residues
–– Effective lubrication of the chain links and slide
rails under varying operating conditions (speed,
temperature, stretching tension)
–– Thermally stable up to 250 °C
–– Good evaporation behaviour
–– Good regenerative capacity, resulting in a
significant extension of chain cleaning intervals
–– Good friction and wetting behaviour
–– Considerably improved viscosity-temperature
behaviour compared with conventional chain oils
–– Smooth operation and reduced repair costs
The lubricant to be selected depends on
the recommendations of the machine
manufacturer and the operating conditions.
We will be pleased to provide comprehensive
consulting.
–– Fully synthetic, high-temperature and long-term
bearing greases
–– For long-term lubrication or acc. to the
recommendation of the manufacturer
–– Reduced relubrication quantity for long-term
lubrication
–– Smooth operation and reduced repair costs
The lubricant to be selected depends on
the recommendations of the machine
manufacturer and the operating conditions.
We will be pleased to provide comprehensive
consulting. BARRIERTA L 552 is
recommended by MONFORTS.
UNISILKON M 2000 Spray
–– For easy manual application
–– Reduced malfunctions in the production
process
–– The lubricant impregnates the surface and
forms a separating layer, thus facilitating
residue removal
Regular application of the separating agent
on the low-speed chain ensures optimum
separating effect. Explicitly recommended by
MONFORTS.
UNISILKON TK 002/100
–– For semi-automatic application via drip feed
oilers or rotating brushes
PRIMIUM FLUID SPECIAL
HOTEMP PLUS
Fabric conveyor chains: chains supported by
ball bearings
BARRIERTA L 55/2
Klübertemp GR AR 555
Klübertemp HCB 83-402
Fabric conveyor chains: needle bars and clips
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Lubricants for stenter frames
Application
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Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Rolling bearings of electric motors, fans and
exhaust fans in drawing frames
PETAMO GY 193
–– Fully synthetic high-temperature bearing grease
for temperatures up to 180 °C
–– Long relubrication intervals
–– Reduced maintenance due to long
relubrication intervals and lower cleaning
requirements
–– Higher operational safety due to reduced
bearing wear
Notes
BARRIERTA L 55/2
Klübertemp GR AR 555
–– Fully synthetic high-temperature long-term
bearing grease for temperatures up to 260 °C
–– Long relubrication intervals
Width adjustment spindles
MOLYBKOMBIN UMF T 4 Spray
–– Molybdenum disulphide bonded coating
providing a dry lubricating film up to 450 °C
–– Largely prevents sticking due to build-up of lints
and contamination. Consequently, easy and
accurate width adjustment is possible requiring
comparatively little maintenance
–– Ensures smooth width adjustment thus
increasing process reliability
–– Reduced maintenance
MOLYBKOMBIN UMF T 4 Spray has also
proven successful in workshops for the
assembly of e.g. screw connections and
bearing seats. Protects against seizure,
especially at high temperatures.
Gears of the width adjustment spindle
STRUCTOVIS BHD MF
–– Particularly for non-oiltight worm gears
–– Compatible with standard oil sight glasses and
paint coatings
–– Reduced wear of gears, hence longer
component life
STRUCTOVIS BHD MF is an intrinsically
viscous long-term and high-temperature
lubricant which contains solid lubricants and
is particularly suitable for worm gear drives in
width adjustment spindles.
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Lubricants for gears and electric motors in textile plants
Application
Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Notes
Spur and
bevel gears
Klübersynth GEM 4 N series
–– Miscible with mineral oil residues and largely
compatible with paints and selas
–– Available in all common ISO VG grades
–– Offer good wear protection, also at extremely
high tooth flank loads in the mixed friction regime
(e.g. high torques and low speeds)
–– Significantly longer oil change intervals
as the oils' ageing process sets in later
compared to mineral oil products, even at
high temperatures
For special weaving machine gear oils,
please see the chapter on weaving machines.
Klübersynth GH 6 series
–– Owing to the good friction behaviour the gear
temperature and thus the ageing of the oil can
be reduced
–– The oils offer good wear protection, also under
high tooth flank loads in the mixed friction regime
(e.g. high torques and low speeds)
Klübersynth GH 6 series
–– Good friction behaviour. Reduce gear
temperatures considerably and increase gear
efficiency by more than 25 %
–– Owing to their special additives they reduce wear
substantially, especially on materials that are
typically used for worm gears
–– Depending on the operating conditions, oil
change intervals are at least five times longer
than those of mineral oils
Klübersynth GEM 4 N series
–– Klübersynth GEM 4...N oils are miscible with
mineral oil residues and are largely compatible
with paints and seals
PETAMO GHY 133 N
–– For operating temperatures up to 160 °C
PETAMO GY 193
–– For operating temperatures up to 180 °C
Klüberquiet BQH 72-102
–– For lifetime lubrication
–– Very high resistance to temperature and speed
Worm gears
Rolling bearings in electric motors
(can be relubricated)
Rolling bearings in electric motors
(cannot be relubricated)
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Klüberynth GH 6 oils are not miscible
with mineral oils or oils based on PAO.
Compatibility with seal materials, paints and
sight glasses has to be checked.
–– These oils offer a better thermal stability
than mineral oil products; therefore ageing
sets in later and oil change intervals are
extended
–– These oils also reduce wear of gears and
hence extend the service life of components
Klüberynth GH 6 oils are not miscible
with mineral oils or oils based on PAO.
Compatibility with seal materials, paints and
sight glasses has to be checked.
Klübersynth GEM 4...N oils are available in all
common ISO VG grades.
–– Prevents premature bearing failure and
machine downtime
–– Prevents premature bearing failure and
machine downtime
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Lubricants and other products for compressors
Application
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Machine / Component
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Advantages and application notes
Your benefits
Notes
Screw-type compressor
Klüber Summit SH series
–– Oil change intervals up to 10,000 hours
–– Extends oil change intervals due to high
oxidation stability
For normal operating conditions, i.e. discharge
temperature max. 85 °C (176 °F), discharge
pressure max. 8 bar, dry and clean intake air
and oil circulation number > 1.5.
Klüber Summit SB series
–– Oil change intervals up to 8,000 hours
Klüber Summit PS series
–– Oil change intervals up to 5,000 hours
Cleaning of rotary screw and
rotary vane compressors
Klüber Summit Varnasolv
–– Effectively dissolves residues and contamination
caused by mineral oil (e.g. carbon and oxidation
residues) and removes them when changing the oil
–– No downtime due to cleaning
–– Reduced costs due to easier cleaning
process
–– Economical operation of the cleaned
compressor
Cleaning fluid based on ester oil for screw-type,
centrifugal and rotary vane compressors
with oil circulation lubrication. Not miscible
with oils based on polyglycol. Please see our
product information leaflet for details on the
cleaning process.
Simple and quick method to analyse
the compressor oil’s condition in situ
Klüber Summit T.A.N-Kit
–– Quick method to analyse the condition
(neutralisation number) of the compressor oil in situ
–– Suitable for determining the compressor oil
change intervals
–– Optimum utilisation of the service life of
compressor oils
Suitable for all common types of synthetic or
mineral oil-based compressor oils, with the
exception of polyglycols.
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KlüberEfficiencySupport
Services by Klüber Lubrication – your success from one tool box
Every manufacturer and operator in every industry wants his
machinery to run reliably and efficiently to its design life and
beyond. The right lubricants carry considerable potential to
reduce energy costs, spare parts and labour while increasing
productivity. Companies from many industries have been
using Klüber Lubrication's professional services in addition to
its high-quality lubricants to benefit from considerable added
value and the optimum solution for their needs. Our consulting
and other services are put together under the umbrella of
KlüberEfficiencySupport.
KlüberEfficiencySupport
KlüberEnergy
Consultant services for optimisation of
the energy efficiency of your lubricant
application; verification through energy
measurements and reporting of cost
saving.
KlüberMaintain
KlüberMonitor
Support for your lubricant management
and maintenance programmes such as
TPM1 with regard to lubricants and the
associated maintenance activities.
Increased productivity through used
lubricant analyses. Recommendations for
optimisation based on trend analyses and
test rig results.
The right lubricant at the
right place at the right time
Systems for automatic lubrication
We at Klüber Lubrication understand ourselves as a solution
provider. We not only supply high-performance oils and greases,
but also “intelligent packages” for automatic lubrication of your
machines and components. Selected lubricants covering a wide
range of typical applications are available in automatic lubricant
dispensers for single-point lubrication. These tried-and-tested
systems based on electromechanical or electrochemical
technology are available with standard, long-term or highpressure greases, standard or high-temperature chain oils
and special oils and greases for the food-processing industry.
We are also able to supply other lubricants in automatic
dispensers on request and for higher order volumes, provided
they have been tested and approved for use – please contact
your Klüber Lubrication consultant for details.
Your benefits at a glance
Profitability
Reliability
Continuous production processes and predictable maintenance
intervals reduce production losses to a minimum. Consistently
high lubricant quality ensures continuous, maintenance-free
long-term lubrication for high plant availability. Continuous supply
of fresh lubricant to the lubrication points keeps friction low and
reduces energy costs.
Automatic lubrication systems from Klüber Lubrication ensure
reliable, clean and precise lubrication around the clock. Plant
availability is ensured by continuous relubrication of the application.
Lubrication with Klübermatic may help to prevent up to 55 %
of rolling bearing failures
Lubrication with Klübermatic can reduce costs by up to 25 %
KlüberCollege – Increasing people efficiency
From low-cost to high-tech – automatic systems
for all requirements
Safety
The methodology was developed by Klüber Lubrication, is
tried-and-tested and consists of a multi-stage, systematic
approach. We identify your requirements together with you at
an early stage to discover potential for optimisation. From there,
we develop solutions with you to improve the energy efficiency
of your machinery or the efficiency of your maintenance and
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production processes, machines or components, going well
beyond a simple lubricant recommendation. We also verify the
effects our measures have in practice. This provides you with
everything you need to multiply improvements and develop your
success.
Longer lubrication intervals reduce the frequency of maintenance
work and the need for your staff to work in danger zones.
Lubrication systems from Klüber Lubrication can therefore
considerably reduce occupational safety risks in work areas
that are difficult to access.
Lubrication with Klübermatic can decrease the risk of accidents
by up to 90 %
Klüber Lubrication offers you the following technological solutions:
– freely adjustable lubrication increments between
1 and 12 months
– range of speciality lubricants
– self-contained or machine-controlled lubrication systems
(time control with programmable controller)
– combination of tried-and-tested Klüber Lubrication lubricants
with proven automatic lubricant dispensers
Klübermatic FLEX
Klübermatic NOVA
Klübermatic STAR VARIO
Klübermatic STAR CONTROL
Flexible use – and for
lubrication points with
high requirements
For applications subject
to wide temperature
fluctuations
Precise and adjustable lubricant
metering
Externally controlled single-point
relubrication
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source is indicated and voucher copy is forwarded.
The data in this document is based on our general
experience and knowledge at the time of publication
and is intended to give information of possible applications to a reader with technical experience.
It constitutes neither an assurance of product properties nor does it release the user from the obligation
of performing preliminary field tests with the product
selected for a specific application. All data are guide
values which depend on the lubricant’s composition,
the intended use and the application method. The
technical values of lubricants change depending on
the mechanical, dynamical, chemical and thermal
loads, time and pressure. These changes may affect
the function of a component. We recommend contacting us to discuss your specific application. If possible we will be pleased to provide a sample for testing on request. Products from Klüber Lubrication are
continually improved. Therefore, Klüber Lubrication
reserves the right to change all the technical data in
this document at any time without notice.
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